2018 JEEP CHEROKEE center console

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pullthe safety latch release lever forward (to-
ward you). The safety latch release lever is
located behind the front edge of the hood,
slightly off-center to the right.Closing The Hood
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the
hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive ve-
hicle unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The power liftgate may be opened by pushing
the electronic liftgate release (refer to “Key-
less Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle”) or by push-
ing the liftgate button on the key fob. Push
the liftgate button on the key fob twice within
five seconds to open the power liftgate. Once
the liftgate is open, pushing the button twice
within five seconds a second time will close
the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened or
closed by pushing the liftgate button located
on the front overhead console. If the liftgate
is fully open, the liftgate can be closed by
pushing the liftgate button located on the left
rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. If
the liftgate is in motion, pushing the liftgate
button located on the left rear trim panel will
reverse the liftgate.
Safety Latch Location
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The center console 12 Volt power outlet is
powered directly from the battery (power
available at all times). Items plugged into
this outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.There is also a 12 Volt power outlet located in
the rear cargo area of the vehicle. This power
outlet has power available directly from the
battery (power available at all times). Items
plugged into this outlet also may discharge
the battery and/or prevent the engine from
starting. NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex-
ceeded, the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Front Power OutletCenter Console Power Outlet
Rear Cargo Power Outlet
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• The rear cargo power outlet can be switchedto “battery” powered all the time by switch-
ing the power outlet right rear quarter panel
fuse in the fuse panel.
Power Outlets Fuse Locations
1 — F75 Fuse 20A Yellow Front Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter Console Bin
2 — F81 Fuse 20A Yellow Rear Power Outlet (battery powered at all times)
3 — F91 Fuse 20A Yellow Rear Power Outlet (powered when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position)
4 — F60 Fuse 20A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console
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Power InverterA 115 or 230 Volt, 150 Watt power inverter
outlet is located on the rear of the center
console. This outlet can power cellular
phones, electronics and other low power de-
vices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
The power inverter is designed with built-in
overload protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter
will automatically shut down. Once the elec-
trical device has been removed from the
outlet, the inverter should automatically re-
set.
If the power rating exceeds approximately
170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be
reset manually. To reset the inverter manu-ally, unplug the device and plug it in again. To
avoid overloading the circuit, check the
power ratings on electrical devices prior to
using the inverter.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death DO NOT:
• insert any objects into the receptacles
• touch with wet hands
Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet
is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
Power Inverter
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PARKING BRAKE
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric
Park Brake System (EPB) that offers greater
convenience. The park brake switch is lo-
cated in the center console.
To apply the park brake manually, pull up on
the switch momentarily. The BRAKE telltale
light in the instrument cluster and an indica-
tor on the switch will illuminate.To release the park brake manually, the igni-
tion must be in ON/RUN. Then put your foot
on the brake pedal and push the park brake
switch down momentarily. Once the park
brake is fully disengaged, the BRAKE telltale
light and the switch indicator will extinguish.
The park brake can also be automatically
released. With the engine running and the
transmission in gear, release the brake pedal
and depress the throttle pedal. For safety
reasons, your seat belt must also be fastened.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound from
the back of the vehicle while the parking
brake engages or disengages.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking
brake, you may notice a small amount of
brake pedal movement.
• The new Auto Park Brake feature can be used to apply the park brake automatically
every time you park the vehicle. Auto Park
Brake can be enabled and disabled in the
Settings menu in Uconnect. • The parking brake can be engaged even
when the ignition is OFF, however, it can
only be disengaged when the ignition is in
the ON/RUN mode.
•SafeHold a new feature that will automatically
apply the park brake under certain conditions.
The EPB monitors the status of the driver’s
seat belt, driver’s door and pedal positions to
determine if the driver may have exited while
the vehicle is still capable of moving and will
then automatically apply the park brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
•The EPB fault light will illuminate if the EPB
switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in
either the released or applied position. The
light will extinguish upon releasing the
switch.
• Refer to the Starting And Operating section in the Owner’s Manual.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains
on with the parking brake released, a brake
system malfunction is indicated. Have the
brake system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.Parking Brake Switch
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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F49 –30 Amp PinkPower Inverter (115V A/C) —
If Equipped
F50 –30 Amp PinkPower Liftgate – If Equipped
F51 ––Not Used
F52 –30 Amp PinkFront Wipers – If Equipped With
Stop/Start Engine Option
F53 –30 Amp PinkBrake System Module & Valves
F54 –30 Amp PinkBody Control Module (BCM)
Feed 3
F55 10 Amp Red –Blind Spot Sensors/Rearview
Camera
F56 15 Amp Blue –Ignition Node Module (IGNM)/
KIN/RF Hub/Electric Steering Column Lock (ESCL)
F57 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Lights Left –
If Equipped
F58 10 Amp Red –Occupant Classification Module/
VSM/TT Mod/ESCL
F59 –30 Amp PinkDrivetrain Control Module (DTCM)
– If Equipped
F60 20 Amp Yellow –Power Outlet – Center Console
F61 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Lights Right –
If Equipped
F62 20 Amp Yellow –Windshield De-Icer – If Equipped
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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector
cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to tem-
porarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, care-fully separate the shifter bezel and boot
assembly from the center console, and
raise it up to access the gear selector
mechanism.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the gear selector override ac-
cess hole (at the left front corner of the
gear selector assembly), and push and
hold the override release lever down.
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the gear selector boot.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around the front wheels. For
vehicles with automatic transmission, push
and hold the lock button on the gear selector.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or
SECOND GEAR and REVERSE (with manual
transmission), while gently pressing the ac-
celerator.
NOTE:
For vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more than two sec-
onds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking mo-
tion without spinning the wheels or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift-
ing between DRIVE/SECOND GEAR and
REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
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Media Mode is entered by pushing the ME-
DIA button located on the faceplate. Once in
Media Mode, press the “Source” button on
the touchscreen and the desired mode button
on the touchscreen. Disc (if equipped), USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth (if equipped), are the
Media sources available. When available, you
can select the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to be given these options:
• Now Playing
• Artists
• Albums
• Genres
• Songs
• Playlists
• Folders
Source
Press the “Source” button on the touch-
screen to select the desired audio source:
Disc (if equipped), USB, AUX and Bluetooth
(if equipped). This screen will time out after a
few seconds and return to the main radio
screen if no selection is made.You can press the “Source,” “Pause/Play” or
the “Info” button on the touchscreen for artist
information on the current song playing.
Disc Mode — If Equipped
Your vehicle may have a remote Disc player
located in the center console storage bin.
Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a
CD/Disc or by pushing the MEDIA button on
the faceplate. Once in Media Mode, press the
“Source” button on the touchscreen and se-
lect “Disc.”
Inserting Compact Disc
Gently insert one disc into the disc player
with the disc label following the illustration
indicated on the player. The disc automati-
cally pulls into the disc player and the disc
icon illuminates on the radio display. If a disc
does not go into the slot more than 1 inch
(2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and
must be ejected before a new disc can be
loaded.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and
the radio ON, the unit will switch to disc
mode and begin to play when you insert the
disc. The display will show the track numberand index time in minutes and seconds. Play
will begin at the start of track one.
Browse
Press the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to scroll through and select a desired
track on the Disc. Press the “Exit” button on
the touchscreen if you wish to cancel the
browse function.
Eject Button — Ejecting a Disc
Push the eject button to eject the disc. If you
have ejected a disc and have not removed it
within ten seconds, it will be reloaded. If the
Disc is not removed, the radio will reinsert
the disc but will not play it.
A disc can be ejected with the radio and
ignition OFF.
USB/iPod Mode
USB/iPod Mode is entered by either inserting
a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable into the USB
port, or by pushing the MEDIA button located
on the faceplate. Once in Media Mode, press
the “Source” button on the touchscreen and
select “USB/iPod.”
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